Trimester 3

Meconium is feces produced by your baby whilst they’re in the womb. Meconium is composed of materials ingested by the baby whilst he is still in the uterus. Meconium is a sticky tar like substance and is usually a dark green colour. Normally, meconium will be stay in the baby until after birth. However, there […]

It’s important to try and maintain a healthy diet throughout pregnancy, although it’s not always that easy when you have pregnancy food cravings! If you’re lucky it might be something healthy, but you’re little one could be wanting food you’ve never even liked before. It can be very difficult to resist the sudden urge for food […]

Your body continues to change as your baby grows. Find out what to expect in month 7 of your pregnancy. What’s happening to your body in month 7? Your baby is putting on more weight and you will be too. There’s a lot less room in there now, and you might feel breathless as […]

You’re nearly at the end of the third trimester. Find out what to expect in month 8 of pregnancy. What’s happening to your body in month 8? Although your baby is still gaining weight, you’ll be happy to know that you’re unlikely to put on any more after week 35 or so. Because your […]

You’re now coming to the end of the last trimester and your baby is almost ready to meet you. Find out what to expect in your final month of pregnancy. What’s happening to your body in month 9? You probably won’t be putting on any more weight, but the size of your baby now […]

What exactly happens when you have a baby? Read our guide on what to expect when you go into labour. What are the different stages of labour? 1. First stage: contractions will begin and your cervix will gradually open. This opening is called dilation 2. Second stage: you’ll push your baby out 3. Third […]

From stretch marks to pigmentation, we talk you through the skin changes that can happen during pregnancy.What are stretch marks? Stretch marks are thin reddish or purple marks that appear on your skin when your body shape suddenly changes. They often appear in patches, and can form a ripple pattern on your skin. Stretch […]

Curious about the sex of your baby? Have fun guessing with these old wives’ tales from around the world… Baby myth 1: It’s all in the stomach shape In Indonesia, it’s said that if your stomach sticks out, the baby is a boy. If it’s flat, then it’s a girl. There are lots of […]

With so much advice about what you should and shouldn’t do when pregnant, it’s easy to get confused. Here are 10 pregnancy myths you can safely ignore. Pregnancy myth 1: You can’t eat seafood when you’re pregnant Not true. As long as it’s not mackerel, shark, tuna, tilefish or swordfish, it’s absolutely fine. In […]

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Having a routine can make life easier and more enjoyable for you and your baby. But how do you start getting your baby to follow a schedule? Here are a few ideas. When your baby is a newborn there probably won’t be much of a pattern to what he does and even if there is, […]

Toddler skin is more resilient than a newborn’s but still needs special care. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s skin healthy. As your toddler grows, their skin becomes more resilient, but it’s still much more delicate than an adult’s, meaning it needs special care. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s […]

With your baby spending so much time on their back while they sleep, they need some tummy time while they’re awake! Most of your baby’s vital developments occur when they’re on their tummies. Lying on their back is the safest position whilst they sleep, so during the day they need to spend some time […]

Crawling is the first real milestone towards independence. Your baby is likely to develop her own method of getting around – and it’s not always the most elegant. When does crawling happen? For many babies it happens on average at around 7-9 months, but it can be either earlier or later. And some infants miss […]

Meconium is feces produced by your baby whilst they’re in the womb. Meconium is composed of materials ingested by the baby whilst he is still in the uterus. Meconium is a sticky tar like substance and is usually a dark green colour. Normally, meconium will be stay in the baby until after birth. However, there […]